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1 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME A WEEKLY GUIDE TO CENTRAL ALBERTA REAL ESTATE Central Alberta s OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS inside 41 Laurel Close, Blackfalds Check out this OUTSTANDING HOME! over 1500 sq ft in a prime location! Spacious fully developed bi-level with main floor laundry. 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, massive deck, hot tub, room for RV parking! $374,900 For further info on this multiple listing service home, see page 2 or contact a member of the Red Deer Real Estate Board. View our complete publication ONLINE at

2 PAGE 2 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME Network Realty Corp Ave Les Anderson NEW LISTING WONDERFUL LOCATION Backing on to reserve & walking paths! 4 beds, 3 baths, open plan, lots of windows provides for a bright main floor. South covered deck! Great value! $399,900 NEW LISTING ADULT COMMUNITY ON DEER PARK! Over 1500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open plan, tons of kitchen cabinets, huge deck off kitchen. Double attached garage. Excellent price a$229,900 EXCEPTIONAL 1514 SQ FT Modified bi-level absolutely stunning with everything top end. 5 br & 3 baths, quartz countertops throughout, incredible ensuite. Vinyl fence, 24x25 heated garage $579,900 CALL LES AT TO VIEW, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE LISTINGS! NORM JENSEN GREAT FAMILY HOME Located in a great neighborhood across from large Park! 5 Bdrms, 3Bths, Fully Developed, Covered Deck, RV Parking, Walking Distance to Schools PERFECT HOME FOR 1ST TIME BUYERS!! Mature neighborhood in Red Deer, 3 Bdrms, 2 Bths. HUGE YARD & DECK with Detached Garage. Feature Home Tammy Jensen LAUREL CLOSE BLACKFALDS! $374,900 5 Beds/3 Baths RAYMOND SHORES, GULL LAKE $349,900 2 Bed/2 Bath, Inc. Boat Slip 34 SYLVAN DRIVE, SYLVAN LAKE $204,500 1/2 Duplex 3 Bed/2 Bath 25 PEMBROOKE COURT, BLACKFALDS $494,900 Reduced! 3 Bed/3 Bath Call TAMMY JENSEN for more info! TAKE THE 3D TOUR OF MY PROPERTIES AT or call me at (403) Only $394,900! Only $264,900 Only $229,900! Only $479,900! NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Gerald Doré RADCLIFF WAY, SYLVAN LAKE Luxurious finish with oversized mechanic s garage! MLS#CA OVERDOWN DRIVE 4 beds, 2 baths, major renos - huge master bedroom and walk-in closet. MLS#CA VOISIN CLOSE 1526 sq. ft. Exec Bungalow, triple car garage & all the bells & whistles MLS#CA ROBINSON AVE Newer townhouse with 3 beds, 2 baths, gas f/p, end unit - many renos - spotless! MLS#CA WILTSHIRE BLVD Secs to Waskasoo Trails! 2136 sq. ft. 2-storey, 3 beds, 4 baths, many upgrades, incredible design, lge yard MLS#CA Doug Wagar OPEN HOUSE SUN, NOV 12, 2-4 PM 939 RAMAGE CRES #17 Rosedale Gardens, simply wonderful adult condominium. Fully dev d, FP, att d garage. $289,900 FULLY DEVELOPED On a close, lovely mature location. Gorgeous curb appeal. Double garage. $317,500 BEAUTIFUL MODERN Townhome! 3 beds, 3 baths, 6 quality appliances. Fenced yard, super location!! $259,900 SIERRAS OF HERITAGE VILLAGE Top floor adult condo, gas fireplace, balcony, shows like new. $248,900 EXECUTIVE FULLY FINISHED Bungalow, 1452 sq ft, open plan, large yard, double garage. $475,000 FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION, CALL DOUG WAGAR AT SYLVAN LAKE Jacqui Fletcher OPEN HOUSE SUN. NOV PM 88 WESTVIEW DRIVE - only 1 owner - 3 bedrooms/ 2 bath - new roof in new furnace in 2013 $224,900 OPEN HOUSE SUN. NOV PM 12 FIRDALE DRIVE - over 1200 sq ft bilevel - 5 bedrooms/3 baths - RV Parking and lots more!! $399,000 Pat Christoph

3 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME PAGE 3 landmark realty # th Ave. (24 hrs.) $423,900 $435,000 $384,900 $115,000 BONNIE MEANEY BLACKFALDS JUST LISTED Brand New 2-storey, 3 beds, 3 baths, & insulated concrete foundation with r/i underfl oor heat, 10 yr warranty BLACKFALDS Fully Dev. Modified Bi-level 5 beds, 3 baths (2 yrs old) Double Att'd. Garage RED DEER Attention Investors 4-plex in Eastview Fully Tenanted WASKASOO ESTATES Immed. Possession 3 beds, 2 baths Great Mobile w/single garage How to make older homes more energy efficient Older properties tend to have a sense of charm that newly built homes may lack. Perhaps it s their lived-in feel or design elements that remind homeowners of yesteryear that make older homes so popular among home buyers. What older homes have in character they may lack in modern amenities. For example, whereas many homes are now built with energy effi ciency in mind, older homes may not be so ecofriendly. Fortunately, there are many ways for homeowners who love their older homes to keep that love going strong while making their homes more energy effi cient at the same time. Check for leaks and plug any you fi nd. Homes may develop air leaks over time, and such leaks allow air to infi ltrate the home. When that occurs, homeowners instinctively turn up the thermostat in winter to combat the cold air getting in. Come summertime, those same homeowners will run their air conditioners on a higher setting in an effort to stay comfortable when hot air is creeping through the cracks. Rather than adjusting the temperature inside, fi x any sources of air infi ltration you fi nd. Run your hand along doorways and windows to determine if any drafts are coming through. Older homes may also develop cracks in bricks, around the foundation and in siding or stucco. Seal any areas where you feel air infi ltrating your home, which will save money, reduce your energy consumption and make your older home more effi cient. Add insulation. Many older homes are poorly insulated. By adding insulation can reduce energy costs by as much as 50 percent. Installing insulation can be tricky, especially if insulation was not originally included in your home, as is sometimes the case with older homes. Insulation can become damp and prove ineffective if installed improperly. Damp insulation also may contribute to mold growth and rot in the home s framing. Older homes may be lacking adequate insulation around attics, crawl spaces, basements, heating and cooling ducts, and water pipes. Cover your water heater with an insulated water heater blanket so the heater retains more heat and consumes less energy to heat the water. Stay on top of your home. Much like older vehicles, older homes require a little extra TLC on the part of homeowners. Don t allow your home to fall into disrepair. Even if your energy bills are not on the rise, inspect windows and doors to make sure they are closing tightly, as over time such seemingly minor problems can add up to substantial energy loss. Don t forget to clean gutters and downspouts, removing debris that can add up and lead to water damage that may ultimately compromise the effectiveness of your home s insulation. Book an energy audit. Energy audits, which may be offered free of charge by your utility company, can help detect any additional areas where a home may be using energy ineffi ciently. Even if you have to pay for an audit, the cost savings if any additional ineffi ciencies are discovered will likely add up to more than the cost of the audit. Older homes are attractive to many homeowners, who can take several steps to make sure their homes are operating as effi ciently as possible.

4 PAGE 4 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME Who is responsible for repairs during a home sale? Many questions arise during the home-buying process. Buyers looking at homes that require a good deal of TLC may wonder who is responsible for the home s repairs, particularly if such repairs are needed to secure a certifi cate of occupancy. Depending on the situation, there is no clear-cut answer. There is no perfect home, and things that are acceptable to the current owner may not be acceptable to the buyer who is looking to become the next owner. The home-buying process is typically a careful cooperation between buyer and seller to fi nd a middle ground. The buyer may have to make some concessions, as will the seller. Ultimately, it is this cooperation that often determines if the sale goes through or is terminated. Before any negotiations can begin regarding repairs, it is adviseable for a buyer to have an independent inspector come out and look over the home and property. Most real estate agents will suggest this be done as a fi rst priority -- even before a contract is entered on the home. An inspection will unveil any potential problems in a home and indicate things that the buyer may not be aware of, including items that do not meet with code or could be unsafe. An inspector also may point out problems that could cause a mortgage lender to give pause. This may mean the lender will deem problems unsafe and refuse to fund the mortgage until repairs are made. A copy of this inspection report should be sent to the home seller to review with his or her attorney and real estate agent. The buyer working with his own real estate attorney and agent can petition for certain repairs to be made. Many sellers will make such repairs to ensure the purchase goes through, or they will accept a lower purchase price to compensate for the needed repairs, which the buyer will then make. Buyers might want to hire a good real estate attorney to write clauses into the contract to protect their interests. This allows the buyer to forfeit the sale and walk away from the contract should an issue arise. The rules often change when buying a home that is a short sale or in foreclosure. A home that is in distress is typically in this situation because the current owners cannot afford to pay their mortgage, and thusly, are not able to afford repairs. According to Think Glink, a moneymanagement Web site, buyers may try to negotiate repairs with the seller, but they shouldn t assume that sellers (or lenders in the event of a bank-owned home) are responsible for the repairs. Generally speaking, most short sales and foreclosures are sold as is and may even specify that repairs and requirements for the certifi cate of occupancy are the buyer s responsibility. A buyer also can ask to have the home price reduced to cover the repairs. But foreclosures are often already deeply discounted. Home buyers may be able to negotiate that sellers repair major structural issues, such as a leaky roof. If not, negotiate a lower sale price. Buyers should know that, for a home that is not in foreclosure, there are some repairs that should ultimately be the responsibility of the seller. If these repairs are not made, a buyer should think strongly about walking away from the deal, according to Why6Percent.com, a real estate marketing site. Such repairs include: * lender-required repairs that could impact home safety * leaky pipes * water penetration issues, including a bad roof * unsafe decking or handrails * wet basements or crawl spaces * insecure foundations or obvious structural damage * poorly functioning sewer lines or septic system It is always adviseable for buyers to speak with a reliable real estate attorney and a trusted real estate agent to guide them through the process of buying a home. These people can help buyers navigate the important decisions that can affect the home they ll be living in for the next several years.

5 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME PAGE 5 ROYAL CARPET REALTY LTD SERVING RED DEER FOR OVER 40 YEARS BRAD GRANLUND BROKER NADINE MARCHAND NICOLE DUSHANEK JENNIFER O'SHEA ARIEL DAVID IMMEDIATE POSSESSION 2 bdrm/2bath top floor corner unit with underground parking. Inglewood. $219,900. CALL ARIEL RED DEER 2 DOUBLE GARAGES Room for all your vehicles to park inside! Plus this superb 2096 sqft fully finished 2 storey home, on a large lot, in a close, 4 bdrms, 4 baths, JUST REDUCED TO $724,900 CALL NICOLE DUPLEX EASTVIEW Eastview Fully finished 4 bdrms/2 baths $239,900 side. Buy 1 or both sides. $239,900 CALL JENNIFER x46 SHOP w/300 sq ft mezzanine plus 5 bdrm/3bath modifi ed bilevel on a HUGE pie lot on a close in Anders. $799,900 CALL NADINE REDUCED BRAND NEW WALKOUT bilevel 3 bdrm on main floor/2 baths Quick possession. $354,900 CALL BRAD GRANLUND LAREDO Brand new 3bdrm/3bath Unique Elevations 2 storey O/S garage & deeper lot. Includes all appliances. $429,900 CALL BRAD GRANLUND FULLY FINISHED 4 bdrm, 4 bath modified bilevel 23x25 attached garage great location Clearview Ridges. $499,900 CALL BRAD GRANLUND LOCATION LOCATION! 80 acres just 5 mins south of Red Deer sq ft Bungalow + loft. 3 bedrooms/3 baths. Detached shop, mountain view. Call for information package $1,649,000 CALL NADINE HOUSES OPEN THIS WEEK OPEN HOUSE SUN., 1-3 PM 26 STEWART STREET, RED DEER SUNNYBROOK Fully finished bungalow 3 bdrms plus den, 2 baths and a detached garage. $254,900. CALL JENNIFER LEGAL SUITE Garden Heights 1188 sq ft bilevel with 3 bdrm, 2 bath main floor suite with 22x26 att d garage & 2 bdrm, 1 bath basement suite. $524,900. CALL BRAD GRANLUND BLACKFALDS OPEN HOUSE SAT., 2-4 PM 53 AZTEC CRES., BLACKFALDS FANTASTIC BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath 2 storey, bright & open plan, quick possession located in Aurora. $324,900 CALL NICOLE ON THE LAKE MERIDIAN BEACH ON GULL LAKE Winter is the Lake in this 3150sqft 4 season bungalow, with detached garage for all your toys! 4 bdrms, 3 baths. $589,900 CALL NICOLE OPEN HOUSE SAT., 1-3 PM 101 TURNER CRESCENT, RED DEER FULLY DEVELOPED half duplex 4 bedroom 3 bath att d garage shows like new. Timberlands. $389,900 CALL ARIEL Call one of our professional realtors today to find your PERFECT HOME! SYLVAN LAKE OPEN HOUSE SUN., 1:30-3:30 PM 47 VALLI CLOSE, SYLVAN LAKE IN THE VISTAS! Modern, Bright 2 Storey New Home, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, upper floor laundry, fireplace, quartz, vinyl fencing, tons of windows. $459,900 CALL NICOLE

6 PAGE 6 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME Fence etiquette prevents disputes People fortunate enough to own their own plots of land often choose to fence in their pieces of paradise. Fences serve many purposes: to designate property boundaries, keep pets or children contained in a safe environment, corral livestock, offer privacy or add aesthetic appeal. Although installing a fence may seem like the right idea for you, going about it the wrong way may lead to problems among neighbors, particularly if you live where the houses are relatively close to one another. Some homeowners fi nd fences become the fi nal point of contention among disagreeable neighbors or create tension with a neighbor with whom you previously had a good relationship. Being courteous with fence plans is the way to avoid any animosity along the way. There are certain things you must do and should do if you plan to erect a fence. Most people fi nd neighbors appreciate being informed of any decisions you are thinking of making to the property that can affect their views or their adjoining property. Before drawing up fence plans with a contractor, talk to the neighbors on either side of your home and gauge their receptiveness to a fence. At this point, you may want to consider offering to make the fencing project a joint deal to save money should the neighbors decide to install a fence as well. Contractors will often discount if they have several customers doing an installation at the same time. Property owners can save by splitting the costs of the shared walls of the fence where their property lines meet. Explain your case for the fence. Most neighbors are receptive to the idea if they know the reasoning -- especially if the desire for a fence is not to keep them at bay. It s hard to protest a fence that is a safety precaution for children. If your neighbor already has a fence, you must ask whether you can connect your fence panels into the support post on your shared side. Once you notify your neighbors as a courtesy, there are certain steps to take that will prevent any legal disputes down the road. Even the most easygoing neighbor could grow aggravated if the fence is put up carelessly or ends up partially on his property. The best way to prevent this is to apply for a new, professional property survey and have property lines indicated with paint or wood markers. Each town or city has different regulations with regard to fencing, so it is important to learn the ropes or hire a contractor who is familiar with the rules. It might be illegal to install fences directly on the property line. The law might require the fence be installed a few inches inward. There also may be rules about how high fences can be in the front of the home, sides and back. Corner lot properties may have added regulations depending on whether the fence could prove a visual obstruction to drivers. If you live in a planned community, or one with a homeowners association, it is your job to fi nd out the guidelines for any home improvements. The HOA may dictate the style, size and maintenance of the fence or may not allow a fence at all. Once all the details are checked, you may have to apply for a fence permit. This way the construction of the fence and fi nished product will meet safety standards, and the area in which you live can provide consistent quality control. If the fence is installed by code, there is little chance it will have to be torn down or changed in the near future. Also, doing it by the book means that a neighbor can be unhappy about a fence but not have legal recourse to ask you to remove it. As an added form of courtesy, it is proper fence etiquette to put the good side of the fence facing the neighbors yards. That means the side of the fence that doesn t show the support panels and posts. Remember, it is your fence so you are also responsible for all maintenance of the fence -- on all sides. Just because your neighbor also will be benefi tting from your fence, doesn t mean he will have to care for it.

7 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME PAGE 7 ONTRACK REALTY UNIT G, TH AVE, RED DEER UPPER LEVEL END UNIT CONDO IN SUNNYBROOK!! EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW IN ROSEDALE THIS IS A TERRIFIC STARTER HOME, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION $151,900 $432,000 $214,900 NEW PRICE NEW PRICE Dale Stuart #9-7 STANTON STREET Immediate possession for this 2 bdrm end unit condo. Has upgraded carpets, lino, and paint, large walk-in closet off master, spacious living room, all appliances included, in-suite laundry. East facing balcony. Call DALE REICHLEY ST Features 5 bdrms & 3 baths(4 pce ensuite w/ airtub) hardwood & slate tiled fl ooring, vaulted ceiling, gas FP, quality oak cabinets. A fully fin d bsmt with a large family room, rec room, & built in home theatre system, & much more. Call DALE CAMPBELL AVE Many upgraded features in the last 8 yrs - windows, doors, cabinets, appliances, shingles, H/W tank and furnace. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath 2 storey 1/2 duplex is fully finished and has a nicely landscaped yard with raised perennial gardens. A must see! Call DALE DALE OFFERS YOU QUALITY SERVICE AND A VERY COMPETITIVE COMMISSION RATE IMMEDIATE POSSESSION F/FIN RAISED BUNGALOW $364, AVE LACOMBE 5 bdrms, 2 full baths, hardwood fl oors, many upgraded & renovated features. Has a suited style bsmt with private entry. A large & nicely landscaped yard with 24x26 heated garage. Call DALE ADULT DOWNTOWN CONDO, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION NOW ONLY $179,900 NEW PRICE A AVE Located near Golden Circle & Rec Centre this 2 bdrm & 2 bath Adult condo is ready for immediate possession. Has an elevator & htd U/G parking. All appliances inc. Call DALE UPPER LEVEL CONDO UNIT IN SUNNYBROOK!! $137,900 NEW PRICE #10 7 STANTON STREET Immediate possession for this 2 bdrm condo unit. Has a large walk-in closet off the master, spacious living room, laminate fl ooring thruout, upgraded kitchen cabinets, all appliances included, & in-suite laundry. East facing balcony. Call DALE MOVE IN FOR CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE ATTENTION ACREAGE LOVERS!!! Margaret Comeau SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2-4 PM MERRIEST CHRISTMAS EVER!! 98 RICHARDS CRESCENT WALK OUT New condition 3 bedroom bi level. 2 Full baths & half bath, 4 large bedrooms, new stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, hood fan and updated stove. Large living rm, fully finished, huge yard, rv parking, double detached garage [22x24]. Replaced shingles, furnace, water tank, windows. COME & SEE!! $310, RGE RD 263 PARK SETTING 5.76 Acres of paradise square foot bungalow featuring main level country style kitchen, walk in pantry, new counter tops. Hardwood in livingroom, dining rm & sunken family rm/laundry/bath. Large master bedroom & 3 pc ensuite. lower level, large bedroom, 3 pc bath, storage. 21x24 heated attached garage. Fully finished 30x50 heated dream shop. $665,000 HOUSE Call Jamie today for your advertising needs!

8 PAGE 8 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME and let us take care of the rest! Call today for details and your free consultation and estimate. Licensed & Insured Just Picture It Your Company Here House Staging Address YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME To advertise call Jamie at Central Alberta s OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS Since 1997 Renovation Professionals facebook.com/counterscapesrd HOME YOUR HOUSE YOUR A WEEKLY GUIDE TO CENTRAL ALBERTA REAL ESTATE #1801, A Avenue, Sylvan Lake Check out this IMMACULATE EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW backing onto the fairway of the Wolf Creek Golf Course. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1627 sq. ft. home on a 0.36 acre lot. A BEAUTIFUL HOME YOU MUST SEE! A WEEKLY GUIDE TO CENTRAL ALBERTA REAL ESTATE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME SERVICE DIRECTORY Central Alberta s OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS inside For further info on this multiple listing service home, see page 10 or contact a member of the Red Deer Real Estate Board. SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 View our complete publication ONLINE at info@counterscapes.ca # nd Street Red Deer, AB Countertops Quartz Laminate Sinks Faucets Tile Backsplash Cabinets Complete Renovations SERVICE PAGE 1/8 PAGE $ 75 1/4 PAGE $ 140 ONE TIME RATE. FREQUENCY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Call Jamie for more information or for advertising space!

9 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME PAGE 9 OPEN HOUSE CENTRAL ALBERTA S OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Lampard Crescent...2:00 4:00 pm...mitzi Billard... RE/MAX $409, Lancaster Green 148 Doran Crescent...2:00 4:00 pm...ivan Busenius... RE/MAX $314, Deer Park Village 190 Lalor Drive...2:00 4:30 pm...avril Evans... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $464, Laredo 168 Duckering Close...2:00 4:00 pm...dallas Todd... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $295, Devonshire 54 Grant Street...1:00 2:00 pm...bob Wing... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $269, Glendale Park Estates 101 Turner Crescent...1:00 3:00 pm...ariel David... ROYAL CARPET REALTY $389, Timberlands 35 Veronica Close...1:00 3:00 pm...cam Ondrik... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $614, Vanier East SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Paramount Cres...2:00 4:00 pm...steve Cormack... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $389, Blackfalds 13 Chinook Street...2:00 4:00 pm...ed Katchur... MAXWELL REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS $485, Blackfalds 4 Chinook Street...2:00 4:00 pm...janice Resch... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $468, Blackfalds 163 Waskasoo Estates...3:00 4:00 pm...bob Wing... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $183, Red Deer County 3 Erica Drive...1:00 2:45 pm...marcella Barthel... RE/MAX $399, Bearsdley Avenue. 3:00 5:00 pm...marcella Barthel... RE/MAX $389, Aztec Crescent...2:00 4:00 pm...nicole Dushanek... ROYAL CARPET REALTY $324, Blackfalds SUNDAY, NOVEMBER Krisch Close...2:00 4:00 pm...len Parsons... RE/MAX $214, Kentwood East 100 Anderson Close :00 3:00 pm...kim Fox... RE/MAX $499, Anders Park 67 Vincent Close :00 4:00 pm...mitzi Billard... RE/MAX $405, Vanier Woods 114 Rowell Close...2:00 4:00 pm...ivan Busenius... RE/MAX $349, Rosedale Meadows # Botterill Cres..2:00 4:00 pm...jim Escott... SUTTON LANDMARK REALTY $274, Bower North 17 Elwell Close...2:00 4:00 pm...milena Toncheva... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $205, Eastview Estates 14 Root Close...2:00 4:00 pm...alison Richardson... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $364, Rosedale Meadows 98 Richards Crescent...2:00 4:00 pm...margaret Comeau... COLDWELL BANKER ONTRACK $310, Rosedale Estates 26 Stewart Street...1:00 3:00 pm...jennifer O Shea... ROYAL CARPET REALTY $254, Sunnybrook 18 Larose Crescent...2:00 4:00 pm...george Smith... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $599, Laredo 10 Grove Close...1:00 3:00 pm...cam Ondrik... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $719, Garden Heights 939 Ramage Cres #17...2:00 4:00 pm...doug Wagar... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $289, Rosedale Meadows SUNDAY, NOVEMBER Westridge Drive...2:00 4:00 pm...avril Evans... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE $316, Blackfalds 47 Valli Close :30 3:30 pm...nicole Dushanek... ROYAL CARPET REALTY $459, Sylvan Lake 12 Firdale Drive...2:00 4:00 pm...jacqui Fletcher... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $399, Sylvan Lake 88 Westview Drive...2:00 4:00 pm...pat Christoph... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK $224, Sylvan Lake HOUSE Call Jamie at RED DEER OUT OF TOWN RED DEER OUT OF TOWN No plans this weekend? Check out our OPEN HOUSE pages. Who knows? You may even tour your destined dream home! View our complete publication ONLINE at

10 PAGE 10 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME! Advantage Покупаете или продаете недвижимость? Доверьтесь моему опыту и профессионализму и я помогу вам обеспечить наилучшие условия при покупке или продаже жилья. Звоните мне! OPEN HOUSE Milena Toncheva Desea comprar o vender su casa? Aquí encontrara a un dedicado y experimentado agente de bienes raíces que puede ayudarle en cada paso de las transacciones de compra-venta de inmuebles. Llámeme hoy! Milena Toncheva SUN. NOV P.M. 17 ELWELL CLOSE GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD Central location! This is well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 baths townhouse in a cul de sac - watch your kids play outside. $205,000. IMPRESSIVE, EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE CONDO Exciting design, immaculate condition, 2 master bdrms with ensuites & walk in closets, many upgrades! $305,000. FULLY FINISHED WITH A SEPARATE BSMT ENTRANCE 5 bedrooms, 2 baths - a perfect starter or investment - best price for the value! $249,000. Advantage 21 photos of every property Parkland Mall, Red Deer OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, 1-2 PM NOW $269,900! SATURDAY, 3-4 PM $183,900! NOW $185,000! Bob Wing Grant St. EXTENSIVE UPGRADES! Main flr completely renovated with custom maple kitchen, new windows & bath, new flooring up & down, AC and terrific deck! #163 Waskasoo Estates (R.D. County) AFFORDABLE DOUBLE WIDE! A huge modular home in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, vaulted ceilings, covered deck, 2 car garage & fenced yard Lucina St. A COZY PENHOLD STARTER! Large eat-in kitchen, open plan, 2 beds, 2 baths, fenced yard, RV parking, AC, perfect for a retired couple! For details - call or text BOB WING today! (403) Welcome HOME! CALL JAMIE TODAY for all of your advertising needs! HOUSE AVRIL EVANS Advantage 190 LALOR DRIVE STUNNING 2017 MODIFIED BILEVEL BY SAN MARIA HOMES FACING A PARK! 1386 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, maple cabintry with QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, gas FP with by OPEN HOUSE: SAT., NOV 11, 2-4:30 PM marble stone surround. 309 WESTRIDGE DR., BLACKFALDS UNINTERRUPTED VIEW FACING RESERVE, PLAYGROUND, POND! REDUCED PRICE on this 1228 sq ft 3 bdrm/3 bath modified bilevel. Avril Upgrades: shingles, landscaping, A/C, operatonal in-floor heat in bsmt and garage, freshly painted on the Evans OPEN HOUSE: SUN., NOV 12, 2-4 PM main floor. Possession could be quick! VIEW 21 PHOTOS at $464,900 REDUCED $316,900 Find your dream home in HOUSE

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13 YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME PAGE 13 Ask Charles I interviewed a real estate agent who said now is the time to sell because average sale prices in my city rose 15% last month but the last newspaper article I saw said sales are way down. How is this possible? It s possible because your real estate agent was likely referring to something completely different than what the newspaper article is describing. While both were referring to conditions in your real estate market, they were looking at different measures of those conditions. The average selling price is the total dollar volume of all property sales divided by the number of property sales. Average dollar values can be skewed if there is a particularly expensive or particularly cheap property that sells in the time period in question. Imagine in one month, there are four homes that sell for $200,000, but a fi fth home sells for $1.5-million the average sale price of the homes that month is $460,000, even though only one home sold for more than $400,000. Now imagine that in the prior month the number of homes sold was the same but the fi fth home sold for $200,000 not $1.5-million. That month s average price would be $200,000. A single expensive home sale can make the average sale price rise signifi cantly. When we refer to sales being way down, that s likely referring to the number of sales. And yes, it s possible to have a higher average price this month over last, but still have lower sales. Take the example above, but change it so that only two home sales occur one at $200,000, and one at $1-million. The number of sales is much lower (2), but the average price is $600,000. There are many things to consider when someone is talking about the state of the market, whether average prices or number of home sales. First, all real estate is local. The average price in Calgary doesn t tell you anything about current values in a specifi c neighbourhood or on your street and there are wide variations in prices across a city. Second, the average temperature in Canada tells you nothing about how you should dress for a day, so in the same way, the average house price over a set period of time doesn t tell you how much you re going to sell your home for. Remember that any time you re looking at housing statistics you can t do so in isolation. Take in as much information as you can, and look to your real estate professional for market advice and information, but keep in mind that nobody has a crystal ball about what the market will do next. Ask Charles is a question and answer column by Charles Stevenson, Director of Professional Standards with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), RECA is the independent, non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta s real estate industry. We license, govern, and set the standards of practice for all real estate, mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals in Alberta. To submit a question, askcharles@reca.ca.

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